Storage And Winter Break; Transport; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Stihl RLE 540 Instruction Manual

Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Tilt the scarifier upwards into the
cleaning position. ( 11.2)
● Check the scarifying unit (consisting of
blade shaft, blades, nuts, washers and
spacer bushings) for wear, secure
seating, cracks or other damage.
Wear check:
The blades must be replaced when the
ground is not scored, even at the deepest
working depth (level 6). Blades must
always be replaced as a complete set.
Never re-sharpen blades.
Have defective or worn parts repaired or
replaced by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.

11.6 Storage and winter break

● Store the scarifier in a dry and locked
place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out
of the reach of children.
● Only store the scarifier in good
operating condition, fold down the
handlebar if necessary.
● Keep all nuts, pins and screws tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the machine that have
become illegible, check the entire
machine and grass catcher box
(accessory – not included in standard
equipment) for wear and damage.
Replace all worn or damaged parts.
● Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Also note the following points when storing
the scarifier for long periods (winter break):
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● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.

12. Transport

12.1 Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
When transporting, always wear
suitable safety clothing (safety
shoes, thick gloves).
Always disconnect the power cable
before lifting or transporting.
Carrying the machine:
● The scarifier must always be carried by
two people. Always ensure sufficient
distance between the blades and your
body, particularly your feet and legs.
Lift or carry the machine at carrying
handle (1) and at upper handlebar (2)
or, when the upper handlebar is folded
down, at the lower handlebar
sections (3).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the scarifier and grass catcher
box (accessory – not included in
standard equipment) on the load floor
using suitable fastening materials. Only
transport the machine upright on its
wheels.
● Fasten ropes or straps to lower
handlebar sections (3), to front axle (4)
and to the housing strut under
discharge flap (5).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Scarifier, manually operated and
mains-powered (STIHL RLE)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
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regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
4.)
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blades
– V-belt
– Grass catcher box (accessory – not
included in standard equipment)
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
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